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Hampshire is set for another exciting year in 2025, with an array of large-scale events and festivals. Home to a host of food and music festivals, family fun events, and special anniversaries, you're sure to find plenty of exciting events to give you a reason to include Hampshire in your holiday plans. Look out for an array of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austens birth whilst you discover the place she was born, lived and wrote six of her novels #JaneAusten250.

Top Events in Hampshire

Grab your calendar and start planning your next visit to Hampshire, here are some of the most popular events happening across the county in 2025: Celebrating Jane at Winchester Cathedral (Now until 31st October), Alresford Watercress Festival (F) (18th May), The Big Eat Festival at Royal Victoria Country Park (F) Netley Abbey (24th - 26th May), Southampton Summer Sessions (13th - 29th June 25), Basingstoke Festival (F) (20th June - 6th July 2025), Winchester Hat Fair (F) (5th July), Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, Portsmouth (19th - 20th July 2025) all filling the Hampshire calendar to bursting. This July also see's the 70th birthday of the Steamship Shieldhall, Southampton, with a special sailings, now available to book.

Gin Cocktail Masterclass at Bombay Sapphire Distillery

What's on in Hampshire this weekend?

To find out what's on in Hampshire today or this weekend, explore our featured list below or use the 'what's on search box' above to narrow down your required date. Families on a budget can look out for the many free events (F) taking place, you'll also find plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or on a weekend break. 

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If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Hampshire, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.

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Hampshire events near me

The guide below shows our calendar of events in Hampshire. Whether you're looking for What's on this weekend or further ahead, whether you're local or visiting the area for the first time, find what's happening near you by clicking the 'Map View' button. Some of the events below are on the Isle of Wight, as it's easy to hop over on the hovercraft or ferry from Portsmouth or Lymington to the island.

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  1. Winchester Comedy Festival: Autumn Gala 2025

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    Comedy

    Winchester

    An evening of stand-up comedy with Rhys James, Micky Overman, Steve Bugeja and Paul McCaffrey (MC).

    Line up subject to change.
    Recommended age:16+
    Tickets from £16

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
  2. Bursledon Brickworks Museum - Wheels Steam Event

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    Heritage & History

    Southampton

    Wheels Steam Event

    This August we pay homage to all things transport – for an exciting day of cars, buses and trains.

    Join us as for a great family day out.

    Featuring cars, buses, bikes, craft stalls, children's activities, miniature train rides…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
  3. Taste Of The Caribbean Food and Drink Festival - Basingstoke

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    Festival

    Basingstoke

    The UK's biggest food festival dedicated to Caribbean food returns bigger and better for another amazing family day of food, drink, cooking demonstrations, shopping and music.

    FREE ENTRY FOR UNDER 14s

    This will be an unforgettable outdoor…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 20:00
  4. Legendary Joust at Carisbrooke Castle

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    Type:

    Heritage & History

    Carisbrooke, Newport

    Legendary joust at Carisbrooke Castle Experience the exhilarating spectacle of speed and skill as four legendary knights compete in the grand medieval joust at Carisbrooke Castle. See lances shatter, feel the thunder of hooves and hear the roar of…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Aug 2025to14 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  5. Summer bubble fun

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    Childrens Events

    Winchester

    We're bubbling over with excitement this summer with a bubble-tastic takeover of the Science Centre.
    Don't just watch the action – discover the science of bubbles with every pop and get hands-on with bubble fun of all shapes and sizes!
    What is a…

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025to3 Sept 2025Open 09:30 - 17:00
  6. Simply jaguar

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    Run / Rally

    New Forest

    All Jaguar owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu and parked up in the National Motor Museum grounds on Sunday 17th August 2025 for a superb day for owners and enthusiasts.

    All ages and models of Jaguar and Daimler are welcome, which provides a…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  7. ABP Southampton Marathon Festival

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    Sporting Event

    Southampton

    Join us for the 11th Anniversary of the ABP Southampton Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K and Fun Run! Taking place on Sunday 3rd May 2026 - run with friends, with your club or for a charity. The route takes you round parks, seas and city. Sign up now and…

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2026
  8. A Christmas Carol: A radio play live on stage

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    Theatre

    Winchester

    Live on stage and in person, television favourites Colin Baker (Doctor Who, The Brothers) and Peter Purves (Blue Peter, The Office) lead the cast in a new adaptation of Charles Dickens' Christmas classic - which also features a rare, specially…

    Dates

    From:
    16 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
  9. Beaulieu Supercar Weekend

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    New Forest

    Beaulieu Supercar Weekend will return on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August 2025. This must-see family spectacular brings some of the world's most exclusive and desirable motors to Beaulieu.

    This event is a must for all supercar enthusiasts,…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025to3 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  10. Southampton International Boat Show 2025

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    Exhibition

    Southampton

    Back for its 56th edition, Southampton International Boat Show, Britain's largest marine festival, is returning to Mayflower Park, Southampton. The show will be open from Friday 19 to Sunday 28 September, and promises to have something for everyone…

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025
  11. Damien Lewis: Who Dares Wins

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    Talks

    Winchester

    NLP Ltd Present

    Damien Lewis: Who Dares Wins
    The Secret History of the SAS

    Recommended age:
    14+
    Step into the hidden world of the SAS with Damien Lewis - award-winning war reporter and bestselling author - as he brings to the stage the secret…

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2026Open 18:30 - 19:30
  12. The Smeds and the Smoos

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    Theatre

    Winchester

    Tall Stories presents
    The Smeds and The Smoos

    A stellar show based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 

    A joyful tale of star-crossed aliens

    Soar into space with this Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of the much-loved book by…

    Dates

    From:
    3 Oct 2025to5 Oct 2025Open 13:30 - 14:30
  13. Isle of Wight Literary Festival

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    Literature

    COWES

    A popular annual event in the Isle of Wight calendar, the Isle of Wight Literary Festival will be held between the 3rd and 6th October 2024 at Northwood House, Cowes. The festival will once again be providing a varied and exciting programme with…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Oct 2025to12 Oct 2025
  14. Forbidden Nights

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Winchester

    Brace yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating 10 years of muscles, mayhem and over 11,000 shirt rips!

    Were you excited by the show stopping performance on Britain's Got Talent? If you were left craving more,…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Aug 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
  15. New Year's Eve at Oakley Hall Hotel

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    Type:

    Fireworks

    Oakley, Basingstoke

    Dance, dine & drink at Oakley Hall this New Year's Eve
    Ring in the New Year with style at Oakley Hall this New Year's Eve. Our historic hotel will be transformed, promising an evening of exquisite dining, entertainment, plenty of dancing and…

    Dates

    From:
    31 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 23:50
  16. Celebrating Jane

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    Type:

    Heritage & History

    Winchester

    The year 2025 marks 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen. To mark this significant anniversary, Winchester Cathedral joins local organisations to celebrate her legacy.
    This anniversary presents a significant opportunity to bring her legacy to…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Feb 2025to31 Oct 2025
  17. Real Ale Train at Isle of Wight Steam Railway

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    Participatory Event

    Havenstreet

    It's full steam ahead for the Real Ale Train!

    Stop off at each station to sample a selection of national and local brews. Finish up at Havenstreet where The Barn will have live music and of course more beer.

    All aboard!

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025
  18. Victorious Festival

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    Type:

    Festival

    Portsmouth

    Victorious Festival returns for 2025 - bringing some of the biggest bands and artists to Southsea Common.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Aug 2025to24 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 23:00
  19. Dear Loll: A Wartime Marriage in Letters

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Winchester

    Called up to fight in World War II in the summer of 1940, the Manchester Guardian journalist Gerard Fay joined the army as an ordinary soldier while his wife Alice or 'Loll' (short for Lollipop) remained in the north of England.

    On the 80th…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Nov 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00
  20. Curious About Portsmouth

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    Type:

    Walking

    The Hard, Portsmouth

    Have fun (re-)discovering Portsmouth, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst finding out about this fascinating port. Curious About…

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2025to3 May 2026